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17-month-old dies after he was found unresponsive in West Mifflin
Allegheny County Police are investigating after a 17-month-old boy was found unresponsive in a West Mifflin home and later died. West Mifflin Police responded to the 2600 block of Glenny Lane just before 7:50 a.m. Wednesday.
Live Well Allegheny REACH project brings health resources to priority Black neighborhoods
In 2018, the Allegheny County Health Dept (ACHD) received a Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant to improve health, reduce chronic disease, and make healthcare more equal in Black communities that have the highest rate of existing health inequities. A lot of work had been done before...
Woman shot during armed robbery in Munhall
MUNHALL, Pa. — A 30-year-old woman was shot during an armed robbery in Munhall. The incident happened a little before 11 p.m. Monday night on the 3900 block of Main Street. Allegheny County police said the woman was outside of a home when she was approached by a man who was wearing a ski mask and had a gun and was demanding money.
Police: Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Findlay
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Findlay, Allegheny County Police reported. The incident took place around 3 p.m. Tuesday along the 1100 block of Clifford Ball Drive. Police said a 47-year-old man driving an SUV was pulling out of a parking space...
Bridgeville cop watched cellphone in patrol car before striking pedestrian, police say
A former Bridgeville police patrolman was looking at his cellphone in December before striking and injuring a pedestrian with his patrol car, authorities said. It is unclear if Daine Lower, 25, of Washington, Washington County, was on his cellphone at the exact time of the accident, Allegheny County Police said. But, he was using the phone before the collision and the cellphone’s video was seen playing “moments after the collision,” police said.
2 accused of cashing checks and money orders taken from Giant Eagle pharmacy deposit bags
Two Allegheny County men, including one charged with homicide, are accused of intercepting $4,800 in checks and money orders paid by Giant Eagle pharmacy customers, according to court papers. Preliminary hearings are set for next month on charges of conspiracy and receiving stolen property against Adelin M. Itongwa, 23, of...
Editorial: Allegheny County DA Zappala needs to break his silence in Upper St. Clair man's officer-involved shooting
There are times that it makes sense for prosecutors to be guarded about what they disclose and how they disclose it. A victim’s name may not be released until the family has been notified. That delay is understandable. A key detail of a crime might be kept back as the investigation is ongoing. Again, that might make sense.
Police: Man shot through the windows of his home in McKeesport
McKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man was shot multiple times through the windows of his home overnight in McKeesport.The shooting happened around 3:00 a.m. along 25th Street, according to Allegheny County Police.Police say that first responders arrived at the scene and found a 35-year-old man who had been shot multiple times.According to police, the man was targeted and shot through the windows of his home. Officers at the scene found shell casings on the porch of the home. He was taken to the hospital and was last listed in critical condition.Homicide detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department are leading the investigation into the shooting. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Former Allegheny County DA detective has assault charge reduced to harassment citation
A former Allegheny County detective initially charged with simple assault and harassment after being accused of punching two women at an Export bar last year instead was given a lesser summary citation in court this week. Melanie Jones, spokeswoman for Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli, said the initial charges...
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